MotherOwl
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Back in my just starting out days, I was asking the same question. I got the adapter but when I tried to run the A/C, it would blow the fuse after a few minutes. Someone on RV.net suggested that I plug it into the same circuit with the washing machine. I did and it hasn't blown a fuse since. Something about that circuit not have other things on it and also being able to carry more load. The only time I really run the A/C at home is when I am getting the trailer ready to leave. On the few occasions that I've needed to run it all night, I've used my pretty red generator.
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smkettner
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Wash machine circuit is often a dedicated 20 amp connector with #12 wire.
Mine is even split, 20 amps top and 20 amps bottom on separate breakers.
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tvman44
Southwest Louisiana
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Yes by all means just get a 20 to 30 amp adapter and a heavy extension cord and enjoy the camp out. Have camped out in the driveway a couple of times because one of the grand kids wanted to sleep in the camper. We had fun. 
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rwmmdj
Georgia
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DH camps in the backyard all the time,however we have a dedicated breaker just for the camper and have no problem running the air. He did this himself.
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dlturner00
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Be very careful about running the AC. I think some of the kids turned on the air in our trailer and I now have a 30-15 adapter permanently welded to an extension cord. Before this I checked the voltage with the AC running and it dropped to 98 VAC. If you don't check the voltage drop don't try running the AC.
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TechWrench
Glenville, NY
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mich800 wrote:It is not only what is running in the trailer but also what is on the same circuit the trailer is plugged into. I used to plug into my garage but I also have a freezer on the same circuit. I could not run the air so I installed a dedicated 30 amp outlet outside so now I have no issues running everything.
Did the same thing with my 'new to me' TT. Installed a 30 amp breaker in the main panel box, and ran 10 gauge wire to an outside covered receptacle mounted on the front of the garage. Now I can plug in when ever I need to.
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CJWalt/PU
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You have all the answers about the plug/cords just wanted to say,"Have a Blast'' camping with your Grandson.......carol
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